1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Toyota Corona | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Corona | 530 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2968 mm |